USSCB – The U.S. Council of Bishops has issued a number of pastoral letters on racism over many decades. The most recent of these was in 2018.
- Open Wide Our Hearts (2018)
- Brothers and Sisters to Us (1979)
- 25th Anniversary Executive Summary Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Racism (2004)
- On Racial Harmony (1963)
- Reconciled through Christ (1997)
Discrimination and Christian Conscience, selected quotes (1958)
Joliet Diocese Website on Racism
Documents and Articles
- A Learning Approach to Racism – By William Becerra (article)
- USCCB Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism
- Open Wide Our Hearts Letter (English)
- Open Wide Our Hearts Letter (Spanish)
- The National Seed Project White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack
- Pax Christi USA Pandemic & Privilege
- The New York Times Magazine The 1619 Project
- Great Place to Work A Guide to the Discussion You Are Scared Of
- Equality Includes You 106 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
- America The Jesuit Review How Can Catholics Help Lead the Fight Against Racism?
- America The Jesuit Review To Fight Racism, Catholics Must Hunger for Justice Like We Do for the Eucharist
- Does Black Life Matter? by Dr. Ansel Augustine
- The Catholic Spirit St. Peter Claver Pastor: ‘White supremacy has cost someone their life’
- Associated Press Black Catholics: Words Not Enough as Church Decries Racism
- Catholic Mobilizing Network Top 5 Lessons from Pastoral Letter Against Racism (VIDEO)
Videos and Films
- Black Faith Matters — Spirit Juice
- Pope Francis and U.S. bishops Respond to George Floyd’s Killing — from Catholic Mobilizing Network and Catholic Communication Campaign
- Top 5 Lessons from Pastoral Letter Against Racism — Catholic Mobilizing Network
- “The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” — 2017 Sphinx Organization orchestral piece (Notes to the musical piece’s movements can be found here)
- Just Mercy
Webinars
- NFCYM: Open Wide our Hearts: Breaking Open the Letter and Exploring how to Apply it in a Ministry Context Series
- Protaganists of Change: Youth, Racism, and the Role of Faith (webinar)
- Black Lives Matter: Where Do We Go from Here? – Association of Theological Schools
Formation Resources
- Questions to Facilitate Encounter – USCCB, We Are Salt and Light
- Four Courageous Conversations About Racism and Violence in America Participant Worksheet – from Mustard Seed Consultants
